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persons or things as well; and every word importing the plural number shall extendand apply also to one person or thing.c) Computation of Time. <strong>The</strong> time within which an act is to be done as provided inthis Code, or in any rule or regulation issued pursuant to the provisions thereof,when expressed in days shall be computed by excluding the first day andincluding the last day, except when the last day falls on a Sunday or holiday, inwhich case the same shall be excluded from the computations and the nextbusiness day shall be considered the last day.d) Tenses. <strong>The</strong> use of any verb in the present tense shall include the futurewhenever applicable. <strong>The</strong> words “shall have been” shall include past and futurecases. <strong>The</strong> use of the word “shall” in this Code means the act being required to bedone is mandatory, whereas when the word “may” is used it means permissive.e) References. All references to “Chapters”, “Articles”, or “Sections” are to chapters,articles or sections in this Code unless otherwise specified.f) Conflicting Provisions of Chapters. If the provisions of different Chaptersconflict with or contravene each other, the provisions of each chapter shall prevailas to all specific matter and questions involved therein.g) Conflicting Provisions of Sections. If the provisions of different sections in thesame chapter conflict with each other, the provision of the section which is last inpoint of sequence shall prevail.Section 1B.03. Amendment and Integration of Additional Provisions. Anyamendment on this Code may be introduced to the chapter, article or section concerned. Allordinances or provisions thereof enacted subsequent to the date of effectivity of this Codeshall be complied in such a way as to bear the corresponding chapter, article or section towhich such ordinance or provision pertains. Such new provisions shall be integrated into thecorresponding chapter, article or section whenever a new printing or reproduction of thisCode is undertaken upon authorization of the Sanggunian.Section 1B.04. Existing Rights. No right accrued, action or proceeding commencedbefore the effectivity of this Code shall be adversely affected by any provisions hereof.<strong>The</strong>reafter, all procedures or actions to be taken shall conform to the provisions of this Codewhenever possible.Section 1B.05. Reference to Code. Whenever reference is made to any portion ofthis Code, such reference shall apply to all amendments and additions now or may hereafterbe introduced.Section 1B.06. Effect of Headings. <strong>The</strong> Chapter, Article and Section headings donot in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions contained in thisCode.Section 1B.07. Relation to Prior Ordinance. <strong>The</strong> provisions of this Code which aresubstantially the same as that of previous or existing ordinances particularly when dealingwith the same subject matter shall be construed as “restatements” and not as newenactments.Article C. DefinitionsSection 1C.01. Meaning of Technical Terms. As used in this Code -Amusement is a pleasurable diversion and entertainment. It is synonymous to140